Detectives arrested a Pinellas County detention deputy this morning while he was on duty and charged him with doctor shopping and prescription fraud. The Pinellas County Sheriff's Office said Michael Bowman was arrested following an investigation that started in August after the department received information he was getting treatment from more than one doctor with the intent to get prescriptions for hydrocodone and oxycodone. ...more

November 3, 2009

Investigators belive a man named Troyonta Sha Linzy is the robber who claimed to have a bomb to get oxycodone pills at two local Walgreens stores this week, the Manatee Sheriff's Office said. ...more

March 20, 2009

At a time when it seems every company is slashing jobs, here's some encouraging news: Nearly 700 new jobs are coming to Lakeland. ...more

March 10, 2009

Students seeking a degree in pharmacology soon will be able to get one from the University of South Florida, according to a plan approved by the university system's Board of Governors. ...more

January 30, 2009

Students seeking a pharmacy degree will soon be able to get one from the University of South Florida, according to a plan approved by the university system's Board of Governors. ...more

January 29, 2009

Among the biggest mistakes John McCain made in his quest for the White House was not challenging Barack Obama on the renewed influence of unions in Washington. ...more

November 7, 2008

A new drugstore at a Virginia strip mall is putting its faith in an unconventional business plan: No candy. No sodas. And no birth control. ...more

October 22, 2008

HOLIDAY -- With health insurance premiums rising and the cost of health care on the same path, Holiday Pharmacy is offering high quality prescription medications at costs lower than pharmacy chains. The business recently opened its doors at 2537 U.S. 19, between Sunray Drive and Darlington Road. ...more

July 26, 2008

Common sense and a lot of curiosity can reduce the risk of medication errors at your local pharmacy. Here are some simple rules when dropping off and picking up a prescription. ...more

May 30, 2008

Federal prosecutors charged 11 people with running an Internet prescription drug operation accused of taking in $77 million and illegally dispensing 44 million doses of medication. ...more

May 11, 2008